Itchy, itchy, itchy!

Kade · 08-09-2005, 07:39 AM

Just over the past few days, Winston has been chewing on his rear right leg and also a bit on his front paws.

He's on Merrick dry food, which is human-grade, so I feel like it's not food allergies... any advice on narrowing it down (or stopping it)?

We gave him a bath last night and he's still scratching away.

kazkirkpatrick · 08-09-2005, 07:43 AM

Human grade doesnt mean he cant be allergic to it! People eat people grade stuff and they are also allergic! What variety of the food is he on.

Kade · 08-09-2005, 08:24 AM

LOL, good point.

He's eating Merrick Puppy Plate. He's been eating it for about three weeks and has just over the past few days started being really itchy.

Hmm. I should probably wash all of his towels.

And now that I think about it, he might have ant bites. When I take him outside at work, he loves to jump right into the flower beds and go after the same stuff the ants are after... Hmm.

JackLover · 08-12-2005, 06:35 AM

Have you ruled out infestations

Kade · 08-12-2005, 06:51 AM

Do you mean fleas, ticks, etc.? He's on Advantix.

It seems to be better. I was thinking -- he went to this doggie-daycare place on Saturday. It's state-of-the-art, meaning they wash down the playing surface with some chemical that breaks down and sanitizes dog waste. Winston, of course, spent the whole time huddled in the corner to get away from the scaaaary chihuahuas. So maybe the chemical is what did it.

Thanks for the suggestions, all!

JackLover · 08-12-2005, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kade

Do you mean fleas, ticks, etc.? He's on Advantix.

It seems to be better. I was thinking -- he went to this doggie-daycare place on Saturday. It's state-of-the-art, meaning they wash down the playing surface with some chemical that breaks down and sanitizes dog waste. Winston, of course, spent the whole time huddled in the corner to get away from the scaaaary chihuahuas. So maybe the chemical is what did it.

Thanks for the suggestions, all!

could be you can get shampoo's for utchy dry skin, I brought one for jess also a baking soda bath helps

Kade · 08-12-2005, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackLover

could be you can get shampoo's for utchy dry skin, I brought one for jess also a baking soda bath helps

That's probably a solid idea even if he's not itchy right now -- might as well be nice to his skin before it becomes a problem again! Thanks!

SalemWitchChild · 08-12-2005, 08:07 AM

If it was the dog food I would think he would start itching sooner. The chemicals may be the problem. I'd give him a good bath. I'd use Oatmeal shampoo because oatmeal is good for irritated and dry/itchy skin.
Also there is a product called Anti-Itch you can get that helps relieve itching.

You should probably call the dog daycare and ask if any dog has had a reaction to their chemical like yours. It could be that they didn't wash it off in the spot he went to and got some on him. If it is corrosive you will want to wash him throroughly immediatly.

JackLover · 08-12-2005, 08:09 AM

You could also add an oil to the feed I use vitapet moult formula its great

calgal · 08-12-2005, 10:41 AM

Find out what chemical's they are useing to spray that area, then ask your Vet. about it or call one of the universities and ask to speak to someone in the chemistry lab (or bio-lab) and see if they can tell you how toxic it really is. I would be very worried about this.

08-09-2005, 07:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kade 9 months old?! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 903 Rep Power: 85	Itchy, itchy, itchy! Just over the past few days, Winston has been chewing on his rear right leg and also a bit on his front paws. He's on Merrick dry food, which is human-grade, so I feel like it's not food allergies... any advice on narrowing it down (or stopping it)? We gave him a bath last night and he's still scratching away.
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08-09-2005, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
kazkirkpatrick Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 464 Rep Power: 89	Human grade doesnt mean he cant be allergic to it! People eat people grade stuff and they are also allergic! What variety of the food is he on.
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08-09-2005, 08:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kade 9 months old?! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 903 Rep Power: 85	LOL, good point. He's eating Merrick Puppy Plate. He's been eating it for about three weeks and has just over the past few days started being really itchy. Hmm. I should probably wash all of his towels. And now that I think about it, he might have ant bites. When I take him outside at work, he loves to jump right into the flower beds and go after the same stuff the ants are after... Hmm.
	__________________ "You come home, the dog throws itself at you. 'Where have you been? You've been so long. I missed you, missed you, missed you. I love you, love you, love you. What's in the bag? Something for me? Oh, let me lick your ear. Oh, let me chew your gloves. You're home!''' -- Pam Brown All About Winston

08-12-2005, 06:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
JackLover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England Posts: 293 Rep Power: 64	Have you ruled out infestations
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08-12-2005, 06:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kade 9 months old?! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 903 Rep Power: 85	Do you mean fleas, ticks, etc.? He's on Advantix. It seems to be better. I was thinking -- he went to this doggie-daycare place on Saturday. It's state-of-the-art, meaning they wash down the playing surface with some chemical that breaks down and sanitizes dog waste. Winston, of course, spent the whole time huddled in the corner to get away from the scaaaary chihuahuas. So maybe the chemical is what did it. Thanks for the suggestions, all!
	__________________ "You come home, the dog throws itself at you. 'Where have you been? You've been so long. I missed you, missed you, missed you. I love you, love you, love you. What's in the bag? Something for me? Oh, let me lick your ear. Oh, let me chew your gloves. You're home!''' -- Pam Brown All About Winston

08-12-2005, 08:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
SalemWitchChild Blue Merle Collie Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lawrenceburg, Ky Posts: 592 Rep Power: 83	If it was the dog food I would think he would start itching sooner. The chemicals may be the problem. I'd give him a good bath. I'd use Oatmeal shampoo because oatmeal is good for irritated and dry/itchy skin. Also there is a product called Anti-Itch you can get that helps relieve itching. You should probably call the dog daycare and ask if any dog has had a reaction to their chemical like yours. It could be that they didn't wash it off in the spot he went to and got some on him. If it is corrosive you will want to wash him throroughly immediatly.
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08-12-2005, 08:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
JackLover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England Posts: 293 Rep Power: 64	You could also add an oil to the feed I use vitapet moult formula its great
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08-12-2005, 10:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,609 Rep Power: 222	Find out what chemical's they are useing to spray that area, then ask your Vet. about it or call one of the universities and ask to speak to someone in the chemistry lab (or bio-lab) and see if they can tell you how toxic it really is. I would be very worried about this.

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